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LOWER YOUR ENERGY COSTS AND BOOST YOUR BOTTOM LINE
Through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development helps finance the cost of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements for rural small businesses and agricultural producers. A variety of energy projects may qualify for REAP financial assistance to help you purchase, install, and construct energy projects.

Loan Guarantee: With REAP, USDA Rural Development may guarantee up to 85 percent of a commercial loan to help you access affordable financing for your energy project. Rates and terms are negotiated between you and your lender, subject to USDA approval.

Combination Guarantee and Grant: You may combine REAP grant and loan guarantee assistance to cover up to 75 percent of eligible project costs.

WHAT ARE THE LIMITATIONS?
REAP does not support residential energy projects, agricultural tillage equipment, used equipment, vehicles, or grant writing assistance. In addition, REAP does not fund research and development. To qualify, project technology must be commercially available.

IS REAP RIGHT FOR YOU?

If you can answer YES to these three questions, your project may be eligible for USDA Rural Development REAP assistance.

Do you:

Earn at least 51 percent of your income from farming or ranching? OR

Operate a privately owned, for-profit small business located in a rural area or town of 50,000 people or less?

* For more information about eligible areas for rural small businesses, visit the USDA Income and Property Eligibility Website Rural Energy for America

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